USA and Canada Shipping Options

Free Shipping Terms:

• Dive Gear orders over $50 ship free to all 50 U.S. states.
• Orders over $200 ship free to all 50 U.S. states and Canada.
• Free shipping is typically sent via USPS Priority Mail or UPS Ground, depending on the item and destination.

Note: Free shipping does not apply to U.S. territories (e.g., Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, etc.) or international orders. View our International Shipping Policies.

Consignment Sales: Buyers are responsible for all shipping costs on consignment purchases, regardless of order total.

Shipping Carriers & Timelines

USPS (United States Postal Service)

• Priority Mail: Typically delivers in 2–4 business days
• Express Mail: Typically delivers in 1–2 business days

USPS shipments are picked up the morning after a label is created—please allow 1 extra business day for USPS.

UPS (United Parcel Service) – Our Preferred Carrier

• UPS Ground: Delivery in 1–5 business days, depending on destination. See map below for estimated ground transit days, shipping from our California warehouse
• UPS packages are picked up same day as labeled and are fully trackable (tracking updates 2–5 hours after pickup).

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International Shipping

We ship Internationally on some items, to any country. Low international rates are available - email us for international shipping options or place your order online. We hold the right to perform additional verification checks on the purchaser.

Please note that most countries charge a Customs Duty / Tax for receiving foreign shipments. This is not assigned by Bluewater, nor do we have control over the amount of tax assigned to the package. Please check with your customs office for your country to find out the amount of tax for your country.

PLEASE NOTE: Packages returned to us due to refusal to pay customs tax will be subject to only a partial refund due to the costs involved in receiving the package back from the international country. If a package is returned from international via UPS / FedEx / DHL and sometimes via USPS we pay the customs duties assigned it in addition to return shipping costs so it can be very expensive if a package is refused by the customer.

Please check with your local government prior to purchase to make sure your country can receive packages from the United States. If you are having trouble receiving your order after it's shipped, please contact onlineorder@bluewaterphotostore.com and we will be happy to assist by opening a case with the appropriate shipper.

USPS (United States Post Office)

USPS Express (USPS Priority Express or EMS) - This is the fastest shipping method offered through the US Post office. They state 5-9 business days for delivery, though we have noticed that with customs clearance it can often take a little bit longer depending on where a package is shipping to. This is the best option for quicker delivery and lower brokerage charges through customs.

USPS Priority - This is the slower method through the US Post Office. Limited tracking is available and it usually takes more than 8 - 15 days to get to most locations, a little longer if you are very remote. If you are not in a hurry this is an acceptable option.

**Please note - if your order is less than four pounds when shipped USPS does not offer any tracking outside the USA or any insurance and these shipments are treated as a first class shipment. Please choose this shipping method at your own risk, Bluewater Photo cannot be held responsible for packages lost or delayed due to USPS error. For insured, trackable packages please choose USPS Express.

USPS First class - the cheapest method. You will only see this method appear if you are ordering something smaller or lighter. It can take 3-8 weeks, depending on how far you are from a major city. There is no tracking available, and this is the least reliable shipping method. There is also no insurance available and no recourse if the package is lost. Bluewater Photo assumes no liability if this method of shipping is chosen.

UPS Shipping Methods:

This will be the fastest option available for receiving an international package. UPS usually delivers to most locations in less than a week, sometimes as quick as two days.

However, we have been notified by many customs that UPS sometimes charges a brokerage fee for customs processing, so be prepared to pay a little extra to receive your package when choosing this method. The brokerage fee is assigned in additional to standard customs duties, and is their charge for "speeding the package" through customs.

There are two choices for UPS International:

UPS Expedited - the regular "fast" UPS method. Typically 3-5 business days.

UPS Worldwide Saver - this method saves you "time", not money. It is the absolute fastest way to ship. Typically 2-3 business days or less.

Tracking Numbers

As long as a tracking # is available, the tracking # will be emailed to you once your package ships. Both UPS and USPS offer tracking, though UPS had more detailed tracking available.